What's so funny about mental illness? | Ruby Wax
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2012
- Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian Ruby Wax -- except those of the brain. Why is that? With dazzling energy and humor, Wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness.
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"how come every other organ in your body can get sick and you get sympathy.. expect for the brain"
because to people they think you do it on purpose because your brain is what drives thought, i suffer from high anxiety which makes you think disturbing thought you dont want to think but its nobodys fault
Because the mind is not physical, and people think in terms of materiality.
That is exactly what I've been trying to unsucessfully tell to people around me for decades. Somehow so many people STILL don't get it. Unbelievable.
because people are monsters
Because of the stigma that you have freedom of choice. Because screwed up experiences shape your personality. You have so much to be greatful for, but behold if I could raise my self, and I did for most of my life, I probably would have made different choices, even who my parents were lol. Embrace your yourself. We are all anatomically the same, our brain is what makes us unique. Plus I do belive, while some things you can't change, you can play with your mind your own way choose your own knowledge and experiences to make yourself better, for yourself. (:
"how come when people have mental damage it's always an active imagination" preachhh
Dasia Renee because they have the ability to create In their mind but the are doing it subconsciously...they aren't consious of what they are doing
i've honestly watched this so many times
it makes me feel okay for not being okay
You are okay no matter what people say, you were perfectly & wonderfully created :)
esther_wade_ I feel ya.
You aren't alone!
😊👍
Yes! So true!
"Your pets are happier than you are."
Because they live in the moment. Fact
+Irma NV. love that quote
100% truth. Without a doubt.
Irma NV. 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@cwmhyfryd Yea and because they don't have to work and eat a lot to maintain a normal weight
Im happy knowing that there are people like her in the world
Yes
She's a truth teller and an amazing soul.
She's great!
I can totally relate to everything she says. Especially the,"perk up.... Because I didn't think of that."
Orange When I was hospitalized for depression, someone who visited me said as they were leaving, “Cheer up.”
addjewelry- That happens literally every time I try to talk to my mother about my depression. I think she and my father secretly don’t believe in it and every time I try to talk to them about it they dismiss it as if I were talking to them about something stupid. They are either extremely ignorant or they don’t care. I just don’t know anymore.
Me tooooo
That made me laugh so loud!
"What once made you safe, makes you insane". That is very true, because with OCD you do these rituals over and over again to stay safe but it's just making you worse.
toche'
What happens when you stop doing the rituals ?
@@kachi2782 In my expirence as someone with OCD (but this may vary per person) I often felt overly stressed and paranoid, I felt extremely unsafe, it was hard because its something I do "unconciously" at this point, I only managed to stop for 15 days before relapsing again, even if it hurts me I dont have plans to stop tbh
@@madflag_ Thank you for your answer. I actually work with people suffering from OCD because i did suffer from it as a teenager and managed to get rid of it and it never came back.
When you stopped for 15 days, did anything bad happen to you ? And i do not mean the stress, i mean does something actually happened to you ?
I have treated 4700 people so far and none of them relapsed. I am not a doctor, (well, actually i am but i am a vet and ethologist) i do not charge for it and i use animals and it works every time. It takes a while and people need to spend a couple of weeks with me so it is really a Holiday thing. They are fed and sheltered and in exchange, they have to work with the animals at the rescue centers here in Switzerland throughout the whole process.
I only take 10 people at a time, after a very strict selection because i do not want anyone susceptible to harm the animals, but i have been doing this for 15 years and so far it works.
It is a mix of zootherapy, yoga, meditation, (i am not religious) a few exercises, both physical and mental, a strict schedule, cooking your own food, and of course taking care of the animals which is really where the magic happens.
If you do not wish to give it up, then of course it won't go away,
But you do have to keep in mind that it is not real and that all it takes is to want to give it up and then get the proper assistance to do so.
I've been depressed and schizoaffective for YEARS, almost my whole life, and this woman has finally, somehow, through satire and science, made me feel at peace with that. Thank you Ruby.
LOL
I love you. I hope you will be okay. I love your existence. Be strong pls
I love how she presents this in a positive way, trying to get people to see the fun side of things rather than just stating facts. It really helps people understand, I think this would have a good impact on people who haven't experienced it.
Exactly!
Well, except that she wants to say there's nothing funny about mental illness while making fun of it. Uhm. Right.
Ramm Katze She's putting it in a way that others can understand. She's not trying to say it's not funny, she's trying to say we don't have to act like it's some military secret when talking about it.
Yes, it's the assumption that others won't get it unless she explains it in her very special way that rubs me the wrong way. That and the fact that I don't find her funny.
Ramm Katze If you don't like her, why watch her? I'm assuming that if you failed to put the ideas of disliking her and not watching her videos together, she would indeed have to explain in a simple way...
"All I got was a coupla phone calls tellin' me to 'perk up'. 'Cos I didn't think of that."
LOL she is so right. "Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, snap out of it!"
Ruby Wax I think I love you.
this gave me SUCH a sense of relief, the INSTANT she said "we're not equipped for the 21st century," I knew exactly where she was going with it and I was so relieved and grateful because I felt like, for the first time, there was a real, scientific , evolutionary explanation for why I am depressed and that it's not my fault. I'd heard the explanation before, but when you're in a depressive episode it's hard to remember anything that makes you feel better, so it was nice to hear that from someone who knows it too
they shoulda given her another 10 mins you can tell she had a lot more to say i could watch her for a whole hour tho
Hanbin C I saw her Frazzled show a few months ago. she's absolutely amazing, i especially loved how she answered questions from the audience at the end. shes great
I love her question "how come every other organ in your body can get sick and you get sympathy, except the brain?" It really illustrates how much stigma is still associated with mental illness.
Totally agree with that I've experienced that with my own dad he still has a very old fashioned point of view when it comes to mental health
I love this woman.
That happened so fast WHY? I want more
Today I started reading her book "Sane New World", which is what brought me here. So far, it makes a lot of sense. Learning more will help us do better
TedX policy of Time limit
and she has delivered the best within the time limits
Wonderful speech and presentation
Psychiatry Capitalist Fraud I don't agree with your statement. Ruby Wax works. Many people with debilitating mental illnesses are able to work because of medication. I worked for 15 years before I became horribly ill. We need understanding and support. Mental illness doesn't care if you work or not it doesn't discriminate. and it kills people. lots of people. so if I "wake up" what's my alternative?
She said more in 8 minutes than my psychiatrist of 14 yrs has told me. And she is totally accurate. Love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have Bipolar, Schizoaffective Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder and have been hospitalized 12 times in 17 yrs for wanting to die because it's illegal to kill everyone else around me. This year, knock on wood, has been great for me. Only because I'm on new meds and have a new counselor and a new psychiatrist. AND, because I'm educating myself on how to get out of bed and find things to make myself smile and laugh each day. Just popping pills doesn't work. I go to a NAMI support group. Some how I need them to see this video.
I wish you be happy too.god bless
how are you doing nowadays?
"Your pets are happier than you are". That is so fucking true. Thanks for the informative speech, Ruby.
She is hysterically funny and this is one of my
Favorite TED Talks. The stigma of Mental illness is one of today's travesties. The more we are able to talk about it, the more it chips away at the stimga.
The media has not helped with the stigma either. We take two steps forward only to take three steps back. It's a sad world that people who deal with mental illness me being one of them have to feel ashamed. Sad part is it's not just anxiety and depression I'm dealing with. Add to it ADD, dyslexia, mild aspegers and a bit of OCD and yeah I love my life. :| I'm made to feel ashamed that I have these problems.
And when i just ask for some understanding I get told off or I get my parents saying it's my problem why should they help. Even worse is when I found out I had depression my own mother tried to make the whole thing about other family members and how they have it much worse.
It's funny but my grandmother is the only one who has any understanding ear.
I almost cried watching this. U can see by the way she talks she's been through a lot. So special! It gives me more fuel to my graduation in psychology.
Well said Ruby as a sufferer of depression for over 30 years i have heard lots of wise words from people that haven't got a clue what its like to be in this dark place i wish i had a pound for every time some one said to me PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER or (what have you got to be depressed about) keep up the good work
So intelligent, so funny, so attractive.....I think I'm in love.
Gareth Martin good luck buddy :.[
I've taken an AP Psychology class before, and I commend this woman for doing her research, despite presenting it in a humorous manner. The fight-or-flight response; the neural connections and the malfeasance of such- all are crucial points in understanding mental illness. It's helped me understand my own mental illness as well. Also, can we talk about her quote, "How come any organ in the body can get sick and gain sympathy for it, all except the brain"? (might have paraphrased it). That holds so much truth- a mental disorder is a biochemical reaction within the body, the same as any other disorder. A+ to this woman.
yes
Not true, the biochemical explanation of mental illness has been debunked.
Brilliant talk, love the "How come every other organ in your body can get sick and you get sympathy, except your brain?” quote..
This lady is amazing. I suffer from major depressive disorder with psychotic features and delusions. She really puts it all in perspective. She is amazing!
the truth, devoid of the garbage and articulated simply as it can only be done by someone with passion, intellect, insight and who has been there. AWESOME!
"even Paris Hilton".... I LOLd at that :D
A lot of very pertinent points humorously put.
She's right, society's attitude towards mental illness is very backward and unhelpful and needs to change. Many of the greatest people to have lived had some kind of mental illness or disability, yet most people if you tell them that you have a mental illness, look at you with pity and back away in fear. Very sad really.
this made me so happy I'm so glad I found this before I relapsed
Very, very true...people who don't suffer from this are SOOO blessed.
This is excellent. I always found Ruby Wax entertaining when she used to have her interview shows, but she is doing so much more for humanity with her work in the field of mental health. I have several friends who have really suffered with depression and anxiety, and Ruby’s presentation really gives me more of an insight and understanding into what they are going through and why... more so than many of the much longer, more traditional presentations on the topic. Well done, Ruby! 👍👌
Often it is not the person that is sick but rather society expressing sickness.
the points she mad were amazing.
what made you safe, now makes you insane. that's so harsh but it's the truth
Aah...Ruby Wax is such a gem.
Love you, Ruby Wax.
Blunt and humorous. Love it.
I really appreciate learning in this perspective with comedy. Edutainment ☺️❤️
Absolutely brilliant!
Also.... 5:58 oooh snaaap
very intelligent and cheerful!
This is beautifully explained. Everyone should watch this.
I'm laughing histerically and moved to tears, because for the first time in a while I feel validated in a way that's not from a therapy session. Ive been moved to the border of suicidality recently and its great to feel a little more normal. From science! WHERE can I find more of psychology satire !?
WOW! She's really good. That was awesome.
Thank you Ruby Wax, nicely done and said.
Live this, repeat repeat replay helps me through the day
Absolutely incredible. From the depths of her own experience. Some heavy points in there about stigma.
Thank you so much for the video! I loved it. A big hug for Ruby Wax and all nice people who are here to watch the conference. Have a nice day ❤️
This was so refreshing; as someone who suffers from depression and anxiety, it felt awesome to have her connect with this crowd and also the audience of the video - just removing the stigma and really pointing out how silly it is that people don't believe in illness of the brain but accept illness of every other organ.
I love that she got a standing ovation
I think she's amazing, and since seeing her show a year ago I've made enormous strides in talking about it with everybody I know, this is becoming so important to me, and it is something that we should all truly understand.
You are fabulous, thank you for thinking of us all.
Ty for explaining this to people .
This was brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you, Ruby, for this talk! Thank you SO MUCH!!!
10/10
That way revealing... why haven't I seen this sooner? Great job, really nicely done
This absolutely incredible. Thank you!
very moving, informative and thank you Ruby
Reallly loved how her character showed through her speech and how she owned it
Hallelujah! Great job. Loved your presenetation.
That's Awesome! I mean it! Any way and any try is good to show people how important it is to understand and help instead of putting a stigma on the peope who need this understanding, patience and help. Big hugs to you, Ruby!
Inspiring lady. Great talk.
wonderful. Thank you!! love the humor bit!! so smart.
This lady is a genius. Honestly I'm only 4 minutes into the video but I had to take a break to write this comment. KUDOS my lady. You have captivated me already. I wish everyone was crazily aware as you are. This world would have less problems. Love you.
Ruby is a complete genius and I have so much admiration for all her work. This is an incredible TED talk. "Run Chlamydia, Run!"
What used to make us safe now makes us crazy. (paraphrasing)
So insightful..
Fantastic - I love Ruby Wax. She is a true inspiration and a pioneer for talking about mental health conditions. I always enjoy watching her talking and performing. She has found a truly cracking way to make talking about mental health conditions more acceptable to the masses. Well done, Ruby!! :D
I have an extreme amount of respect for this women and her power. Seek this place within yourself laughter is healing and difficult at best when we struggle with depression. I think she is simply trying to find her self within this struggle she calls manic depression. Way to go Ruby. I understand your point and your hard statements as highly emotive and thought provoking. love it!!
Awesome I can relate and thank you 💓💓💓💓
one of the best TED talks, in my opinion
wonderful and truly brave. Realisation starts off with the few able and brave enough to speak out.
She reminds me of my favorite nurse at the psychiatric hospital. Surprisingly at a hospital for teens the nurses are usually really bland and serious and just treat us just like a . But this lady was so kind and funny, she had went through this kind of stuff before too and was so good to me and the other patients and gave me a different outlook on things
Wow this is so good! I have struggled with bpd for such a long time of my life but I have been feeling a lot better these days. What helped me a lot was informing myself about the disorder and watching other people heal and recover. The great thing about RUclips is that it's free so you can easily seek coaching and advice and don't need to pay for it.
Personally, I recently started watching @kathyinframe she is a model and actress and makes movies about mental health and focuses a lot on bpd. She also started giving advice to people suffering from bpd and to friends and family it feels good to see that we're not alone in our suffering.
This is such an amazing talk!!
Thanks for the recommendation. I'm so excited about all the new studies of neuroscience.
Wow
I'm so thankful for you
You make complete sense
Love it. Thanks!
Thank you ruby wax you have helped me so much watching yr videos
Never seen this and I've been watching TED talks for years
Thank you for intelligently yet humorously explaining mental illness concisely. I wish I knew how to write about my anxiety disorder without alienating the other 75% of people who are mentally healthy.
This was AMAZING! Thank you.
Thank you, Ruby Wax. I love you so much for your comedy and and what you have done to get rid of the stigma on mental illnesses.
Always loved Ruby.
AMAZING. I am actually in tears this is BRILLIANT.
This lady is awesome and so smart. Full of wisdom
Aha! I knew my cats were happier than me.
This video worked out better then I expected, this info is brilliant.
This lady is incredible!
Excellent! Well said Ruby!
i just spontaneously lurched to my feet and applauded.
Thank you so much for this!!! Everything else can break but the brain!!! Awesome statement!!
I love her for being honest with her story and poking a bit of fun on a very sad state of the matter :D loved this talk!!!! LOVELY drawings btw!!! keep it up RUBY WAX
If the world had more Ruby's it would be a better place!
Outstanding well done Ruby!!!!
Great presentation. Thank you. :)
Very unique presentation that had me hanging on every word! Well done!
Omg I love this, I need more of her in my life XD
Love this video! Very well spoken.
Brilliant engaging TED talk
God bless her. Laughing = learning. I feel this video can help other people finally understand depression.
one of the best Ted talks ever!
Why doesn’t she get the 30 minute block on TED? I want more, she was fantastic.
love this woman